Van Derveer Elementary School

www.somervilleschools.org/o/vdv

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Derveer Elementary School is a public school located in Somerville, New Jersey, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Somerville Public School District, the school is situated in a central location on Union Avenue and functions as the primary hub for early childhood and elementary education within the borough. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student engagement, often utilizing a collaborative approach to learning that involves teachers, administrators, and the local community. Beyond its core curriculum, Van Derveer typically offers various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to cater to a diverse student body. By focusing on creating a supportive and structured atmosphere, Van Derveer Elementary strives to encourage a lifelong love of learning and provide a stable educational foundation for all its young residents in the Somerville area.

745

Total Students

74.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Derveer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	270
Black	58
Asian	62
Two or More	43

White
312 (41.9%)
Hispanic
270 (36.2%)
Asian
62 (8.3%)
Black
58 (7.8%)
Two or More
43 (5.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Somerville Public School District
Phone:	(908)218-4105
Website:	http://www.somervilleschools.org/o/vdv
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 110